Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-12-02
new ENGLAND NEWS.

Isaac NJ Attwill, a well-known shoe manu-
facturer of Lynn, was the victim OF q most
dastardly highway robbery. While about to
enter his residence he was halted by two men,
both Of whom quickly covered him with re-
volvers and told him to throw up his hands
which he did, and one of the men searched
his pockets, taking a gold watch and chain,
pocketbook and SO in money. The highway
men then made their escape
Mayor Robinson was awarded tho gold
headed cane at the Grand Army fair at
Gloucester, Mass, for being the most popular
man.
Considerable trouble is being experienced
at Sharon, Mass, from the bursting OF watre
pipes.
The comptroller of the currency has
authorized the First National Bank of Ellis
worth, Me-, to begin business with capital
of $50, 900.
A stranger giving the name of d. A.
Hunt made purchases in Lowell, Mass, at
several places, aggregating S3O1 giving
checks for the same. Several of the parties
telephoned to the bank, and were told that
Hunt had deposit. Later it was ascertalned
that all his money was withdrawn by him.
He was arrested in Lawrence and brought
to Lowell A trunk with the stolen proper
ty was found at the depot.
Fishermen say that it has been the poorest
season for 40 years for the Portland mack
| erel feet less than 10000 barrels having
| been packed, and not more than dozen OF
the feet of 60 vessels have paid their bills,
and but four or five have made any profit.
Schooner EizZie Maud has stocked nearly
| $4,000. The steamer Novelty has also made
profit. The schooner Ethel, having com
| bined codishing with mackerelling, has
stocked the most money of any fisherman
out of the port. Several vessels are fitting
for winter fishing.
Rev. Welcome E. Bates has resigned the
pastorate of the Baptist Church at Pena-
cook, N. H., to accept call from HaVer-
hill, Mass
The United States grand jury has found
| indictments against two ex-customs lnspec-
tors and six other inspectors, for illegally
aiding and abetting the landing in the
United States of certain Chinese persons at
San Francisco. The charges are conspiracy
| and issuing of forged certificates Different
! grand jurieS have investigated the case, but
never before have found sufficient proof TO
warrant the issuing of indictments on specl-
fic charges against Ciprio and Boyd, as that
of stealing hundreds of certificates from the
custom house in January, 1885. The claim
is that 10000 Cinnamon arc in America who
have no right hero.
Rev. +. A. Wilson OF Billerica, Mass, has
been called to the pastorato of the Second
Congregational church at Biddeford, Me-
A committee of tho trustees Of the New
Hampshire College Of Agriculture and Me-
chanic Arts have voted to build and equip
building for instruction in mechanic arts at
Hanover, N. H.
Mrs. Patrick Lemasney of West Lynn,
Mass, tripped and fell down flight of stairs
at her home, breaking her neck. She was 90
years of age.
Three boys employed in the heeling depart
ment of the large shoe factory OF Whltcomo
& Paine at Holbrook, Mass, made de-
mand to the foreman for an increase OF
wages. The boys had been employed in
sticking nails for the mailing machine and
had been paid 2% cents per case or from Sc
to 81 per week by tho foreman, who con-
tracted with the firm for the performance OF
the work. The boys wanted 8 cents per case,
and as Mr.. Austin expressed his inability TO
grant the increase they refused to go to work
when the factory opened next morning.
Parental authority was invoked without
avail and as a result of the action of the three
boys % heelers, edge cutters, trimmers,
welt cutters, finisherS and spr1ngerS, were
compelled to remain idle. If the boys per-
sist or their places are not filled, 70 addl-
tional hands will be thrown out OF WORK
Manager Stetson, of the Globe Theatre has
been robbed of his diamonds while asleep.
The iewelry was valued at S2l35. The plucky
behavior of Mrs. Stetson, who saw the thief,
may lead to his arrest.
An unknown lady was killed by run
away team in Park square, Boston.
Two men were injured by the explosion oi
an oil tank at East Boston
The Maine Central road will build during
the coming winter at its shops i'll Waterville
200 fiat cars, five shifting engines, two sa'
, loon cars and four snow ploughs
r The Western Union must pay a tax Of SlO,'
, 6lS.4G to the State of Massachusetts,.